This is the 14448th most frequent Spanish word.
zapallito
A small squash or round zucchini.
In this sentence, 'zapallito' is used to refer to a type of vegetable, specifically a small zucchini or squash, commonly used in cooking.
El zapallito está fresco y listo para cocinar.
The small squash is fresh and ready to cook.
Here, 'zapallito' indicates a singular form of the vegetable, emphasizing a recent purchase of this item from the market.
Compré un zapallito en el mercado ayer.
I bought a small squash at the market yesterday.
This usage implies a plural form of the word 'zapallito,' discussing the growth behavior of these vegetables during a season.